Cambus 27 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 27 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Cambus
★ 5.00
£99
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
| Cambus 27 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Craigellachie |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 51% |
| Age | 27 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £98.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 27 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Cambus 27 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £99.
For beginners: Cambus 27 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Cambus 27 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£98.95 vs £72.95)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £98.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 27 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Cambus 27 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)